Community raises thousands for hospice supporting girl with cancer
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
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Brazil's Quilombola Community Demands Land Rights
A Quilombola community near Belém, Brazil, is fighting for land rights and political recognition as the city prepares to host the COP30 climate summit. Discover their struggle.
Liverpool community trust faces governance inquiry
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance inquiry after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to save their dream.
Boy's emotional reaction to £17k hospice fundraising
Seven-year-old Noah Playforth breaks down in tears after discovering his daily running challenge raised over £17,000 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. His heartwarming story went viral on TikTok.
Abu Zafar: Community Champion's Legacy Remembered
Tower Hamlets mourns Abu Zafar, the Bangladeshi-British community leader who transformed lives through decades of activism. Discover his remarkable journey.
Guardian seeks US activism and community organising stories
The Guardian is asking people in the US to share their experiences of activism and community organising this year. Tell your story of protest and political involvement.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
Jaywick's Resilient Community Defies Deprivation Label
Discover how Jaywick, officially Britain's most deprived area, thrives with community spirit, food banks, and karaoke nights. See the real story behind the media stereotypes.
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
ASL interpreters join White House briefings after advocacy
In a landmark victory for accessibility, American Sign Language interpreters now feature prominently during White House press briefings following persistent advocacy from deaf organisations.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Homeowners rebel against mandatory £1,800 amenities fee
Homeowners in Union County's Stonebridge development face legal action after refusing to pay controversial annual amenities fees for facilities many claim they don't use or want.
Welsh Communities Forge Resilience Through Mutual Aid Networks
New research reveals how Welsh communities in Monmouthshire are banding together through mutual aid and local support networks to overcome economic challenges.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Rio's deadliest police raid sparks mass favela protests
Thousands of residents take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro after the most lethal police operation in the city's history leaves communities in mourning and demanding justice.
Student Sues College Over Pregnancy Discrimination Claims
A former student at Missouri's Ozark Technical Community College files a federal lawsuit claiming she was forced out of her studies after revealing her pregnancy, sparking debate about educational rights and discrimination.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
King Charles faces backlash over cancelled LGBT+ garden party
Buckingham Palace cancels historic LGBT+ reception under King Charles III, sparking criticism from community leaders and raising questions about the monarchy's commitment to diversity.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Cowichan Tribes face eviction crisis in Richmond homes
Members of the Cowichan Tribes confront potential homelessness as eviction notices threaten their Richmond homes, sparking concerns about Indigenous housing rights and community preservation.
Bristol's Grand Iftar Unites Thousands in Park
Thousands gathered in Bristol's Eastville Park for one of Britain's largest community Iftars, breaking Ramadan fast together in a powerful display of unity and diversity.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community
In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.
Scottish Islamophobia surges 42% after Gaza conflict
New research reveals a troubling 42% increase in Islamophobic incidents across Scotland since October 7th, with experts warning of deepening community divisions.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
Trump's LGBTQ+ police pledge sparks California outrage
Former President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after vowing to deploy law enforcement against California's LGBTQ+ community during a recent rally speech.
Mosque bans women from charity park run event
A Blackburn mosque has sparked controversy after banning females from a charity park run event, raising questions about gender equality in community activities.
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